The ministry encourages Corrections Literacy Initiative providers to communicate with one another through, for example, a Community of Practice, to share best practices and lessons learned.
Sub-Topic: General
Are there any plans to expand the Corrections Literacy Initiative into the remaining provincial correctional institutions?
The ministry is focused on addressing service delivery challenges within the current institutions that will improve performance outcomes. There are no plans to expand at this time.
At what locations is the Corrections Literacy Initiative offered?
Currently, the Corrections Literacy Initiative is offered at the following correctional institutions across Ontario: Kenora Jail Algoma Treatment & Remand Centre Sudbury Jail Thunder Bay Jail Toronto East Detention Centre Vanier Centre for Women (Milton) Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre Niagara Detention Centre South West Detention Centre Quinte Detention Centre Ottawa Carlton Detention Thunder Bay Correctional… Continue reading At what locations is the Corrections Literacy Initiative offered?
What performance measures are being used to evaluate the success of the pilot?
The ministry has identified the following four performance measures to evaluate the pilot: Learner Progress: The progress of participants, who are in a provincial correctional facility for a longer period, in completing the activities as per the learning plan they developed (with their service provider) after they have registered for the LBS program; Re-Registration: The… Continue reading What performance measures are being used to evaluate the success of the pilot?
How is the ministry tracking Corrections Literacy Initiative participants after they are released?
As per the Literacy and Basic Skills Guidelines, service providers are expected to attempt follow-ups with these participants upon release. To support this activity, the ministry implemented system enhancements to capture more relevant and accurate details on Corrections Literacy Initiative learner participation and outcomes. Service providers are able to include a Start Date and an… Continue reading How is the ministry tracking Corrections Literacy Initiative participants after they are released?
What is the ministry doing to increase accountability to ensure positive outcomes?
The ministry works closely with the Ministry of the Solicitor General to enhance performance outcomes by analyzing client data and performance measures to more accurately understand and report client outcomes. Additionally, the ministries continuously strategize ways to improve service delivery within the institutions by leveraging insight from service providers on successes, challenges, and best practices… Continue reading What is the ministry doing to increase accountability to ensure positive outcomes?
Why was this initiative implemented?
Adults in custody face significant barriers to education, training, employment and social inclusion. Approximately 75 per cent of the correctional population has not completed Grade 12, and 20 per cent has less than a Grade 9 education. Successful community reintegration on release from custody is enhanced when there are greater opportunities for offenders to engage… Continue reading Why was this initiative implemented?
What is the Corrections Literacy Initiative?
The Corrections Literacy Initiative (CLI) is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and the Ministry of the Solicitor General. It offers Literacy and Basic Skills services to those in remand or custody in select correctional institutions in Ontario. The pilot is an extension of Employment Ontario`s Literacy and… Continue reading What is the Corrections Literacy Initiative?
What is the timeframe to have all the Guidelines changes completed by?
Recipients are advised to start using the new wordmark on all new materials. Where the old wordmark was used, the new wordmark will take its place. The old wordmark will be phased out, not replaced. There is no set date for all changes to be implemented. This means: Existing materials or signage may still have… Continue reading What is the timeframe to have all the Guidelines changes completed by?
When will I be able to order new Employment Ontario materials from the Publications Ontario website?
New Employment Ontario decals are now available on the Publications Ontario website. New Employment Ontario signs will be available in September.